An MS-13 gang member has been found guilty of trying to kill a man who told police that he had been robbed and assaulted by another gang member.

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A Prince George's County jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Marvin Reyes-Mendoza guilty on Monday of attempted murder, first-degree assault, participation in a criminal gang and related charges in the November 2011 shooting.

The victim, who hasn't been named, told police in September 2011 that he had been assaulted and robbed by known MS-13 gang member Wilmer Argueta. Police said after Argueta was arrested, the victim started hearing rumors about MS-13 gang members looking for him for "snitching," and he had begun seeing a strange white SUV driving around his neighborhood.

Officers who were keeping an eye on the victim's home eventually noticed that white SUV and a driver who was wearing a black mask. Officials said the victim was standing outside his home when the SUV approached, the back passenger window rolled down and shots were fired.

Police said they pursued the SUV and pulled it over after a high-speed chase. They arrested Reyes-Mendoza, who they said later confessed to driving the SUV and targeting the victim.

The victim was shot in the upper body and spent about a month recovering in a local hospital. Officials said he helped put the man who shot him behind bars despite the intimidation tactic.

"It sends a message that gang activity and witness intimidation will not be tolerated here in Prince George’s County," said Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks. "This victim was attacked and intimidated but still managed to stand up against this gang member and help us put him behind bars."

Officials said the shooter in the SUV has been indicted in federal court.